Welcome Thomas James
Born November 22nd Tyler and Hannah Moison welcomed Thomas James into the world on Saturday, November 22nd. Mommy, baby and daddy are all doing great.
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Fewer Emails. Greater Financial Impact. If you choose to remain on our VIP list, you’ll hear from me less often—but with far more purpose behind every message. Your time and your inbox are important, and I want to ensure each communication you receive directly supports your financial clarity, confidence, and long-term goals. Going forward, my updates will focus on what …
2026 Winter Newsletter: Kansas City
A Thoughtful Start to 2026 Winter has a way of slowing things down. The calendar turns, the pace softens, and there’s a natural invitation to pause, especially as we step into a new year. While January often comes with pressure to make bold resolutions, I’ve found that the most meaningful progress usually starts with quieter reflection. As we enter 2026, …
Sign up for Harvesters
Friday, March 6th: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City MO 64129 Light refreshments served Please follow these instructions to register online for your reserved event(s): 1. Visit the Harvesters Community Food Network event registration page: https://cerv.is/0015rERG 2. Select your desired event and follow the on screen instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. If this is …
Back to the Basics: How Home Equity Can Support a More Flexible Retirement
For many retirees, the home is more than a place to live, it’s one of the largest assets on the balance sheet. Yet home equity is often overlooked or underutilized in retirement planning. When thoughtfully integrated into a broader financial strategy, home equity can provide flexibility, resilience, and peace of mind throughout retirement. The key isn’t viewing your home as …
Briefcase Study: Talking with Adult Children About Aging Plans
Talking with Adult Children About Aging Plans: Why the Conversation Matters Over the holidays, Marsha found herself packaging up Christmas dinner leftovers with her adult daughter to feed the grandkids for days to come. What she didn’t expect was the conversation they had about the future and what may come next for Marsha after she can no longer continue to …
Year-End Reflections
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Create Your Estate Plan As we approach the end of the year, many of us find ourselves slowing down and spending more time with friends and family. The holiday season naturally leads to conversations about what matters most – our loved ones, our goals, and how we want to provide for those we …
Can Financial Planning Improve Your Health and Vitality?
When most people think of financial planning, they imagine spreadsheets, retirement projections, or investment accounts. But a well-designed financial plan does more than grow your net worth; it can improve your health, reduce stress, and even add vitality to your life. Let’s explore how. 1. Financial Planning Reduces Stress and Anxiety One of the most immediate and noticeable health benefits …
The Widowhood Curve: Why Retirement Planning Must Include the ‘After’
We recently helped a widowed client navigate the heartbreaking process of getting her affairs in order after the untimely death of her husband. Naturally, these experiences leave us all a bit raw. So, when I saw these statistics, I was stopped in my tracks: 80% of men die married. 80% of women die single. And among those who live to …
2025 Fall Newsletter: Kansas City
As we round the corner into another fall season, I’m reminded of just how much change we continue to see in the world around us, from economic shifts, geopolitical uncertainties, political movements, market dynamics, and more. It’s a very unique time, and for many retirees or those preparing for retirement, that dynamism can feel like instability. But alongside this movement …
